Epithelial Tissue Study Guide Simple Squamous Epithelium
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Epithelial Tissue Study Guide
Simple Squamous Epithelium Simple Cuboidal Epithelium
Simple Columnar Epithelium
Blue arrow: nucleusOrange arrow: cell membrane
Blue arrow: nucleusYellow arrow: free surfaceGreen arrow: basement membraneBlack arrow: connective tissue
Blue arrow: nucleusGreen arrow: basement membraneRed arrow: goblet cellBlack arrow: free surfaceWhite arrow: connective tissue
Pseudostratified Epithelium
Stratified Squamous Epithelium Transitional Epithelium
Green arrow: ciliaRed arrow: goblet cellYellow arrow: basement membraneWhite arrow: nucleusBlack arrow: connective tissueBlue arrow: free surface
Blue arrow: nucleusGreen arrow: layer of reproducing cells (mitosis)Red arrow: connective tissueBlack arrow: free surfaceWhite arrow: basement membrane
Blue arrow: nucleusRed arrow: connective tissueBlack arrow: free surfaceWhite arrow: basement membrane
Characteristics of Epithelial Tissue1. Line all body surfaces (externally and internally)2. No direct blood supply3. Reproduce quickly4. Have a free surface5. Functions include absorption, secretion, excretion and protection